KUKSA.val Component Maturity

This is a suggestion on how to classify KUKSA.val components. Idea is to use PyPI classification as basis (Planning, Pre-Alpha, Alpha, Beta, Production/Stable, Mature, Inactive)

https://pypi.org/classifiers/ https://martin-thoma.com/software-development-stages/

Status	KUKSA.val Meaning
Planning	No software exists
Pre-Alpha	In development
Alpha	Usable for Internal use, Demo and Proof-of-Concept
Beta	Usable for Evaluation and Testing Purposes, well maintained
Production/Stable	Feature Complete, reasonably well tested, well maintained
Mature	No new features planned, minimal maintenance
Inactive	No maintenance, not tested/updated when other components are updated
TBD	Components where no decision yet has been taken

Component	Status	Exceptions/Comments/Rationale
KUKSA.val SOME/IP Feeder	Alpha	Not generic, can only be used as designbase
KUKSA.val Replay	Alpha	Only intended for test purposes
KUKSA.val CSV Provider	Alpha	Only intended for test purposes
KUKSA.val Example HVAC Service	Alpha	Not generic, can only be used as designbase
KUKSA.val Example Seat Service	Alpha	Not generic, can only be used as designbase
KUKSA.val Mock Service	Alpha	Only intended for test purposes
KUKSA.val DDS Provider	Beta	Not sufficiently tested/proven yet
KUKSA.val Client	Production/Stable	Websocket connection functionality in status "Mature"
KUKSA.val Databroker	Production/Stable	VISS/Websocket functionality in status "Alpha"
KUKSA.val DBC Feeder	Production/Stable	J1939 functionality in Alpha status as no public test files exist
KUKSA.val Server	Mature	No contributor showing strong interest in VISS/Websocket/C++
KUKSA.val Go Client	Mature	No contributor showing strong interest in Golang
KUKSA.val GPS Feeder	Mature	No contributor showing strong interest in extending functionality
KUKSA.val S3 Uploader	TBD	Unclear if anyone is interested in this component
KUKSA.val Node red dashboard	TBD	Unclear if anyone is interested in this component

Proposed Version Handling:

• If we release a new version of the server solutions (KUKSA.val Server and KUKSA.val Databroker) or the SDKs (KUKSA.val Python Client, KUKSA.val Go Client) we shall strive to test the "Production/Stable" and "Mature" components using or depending the updated server/SDK with the new server/SDK as soon as possible.
• If no-one volunteer to test/update the "Production/Stable" and "Mature" components then they may be degraded to "Inactive"

Any Production/Stable/Mature component shall always "work" with latest release server/SDK

Proposed maintenance strategy:

• If a bug or vulnerability is found - fixing it should have a high priority if the component is in state Beta, Production/Stable or Mature
• Exception: Individual features in "Production/Stable" components may be considered as "Mature" or "Inactive"
• For Pre-Alpha/Alpha fixing bugs and vulnerabilities has no priority, focus is in on feature growth
• If no-one volunteer to fix "Production/Stable" and "Mature" components then they may be degraded to "Inactive"